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710.2 FREE OR REDUCED COST MEALS ELIGIBILITY

Students enrolled and attending school in the school district, who meet USDA eligibility guidelines will be provided access to the Child Nutrition Programs operated by the District or at a reduced cost.  The school district shall make reasonable efforts to prevent the overt identification of students who are eligible for free and reduced price meals.

The district shall at least twice annually notify all families of the availability, eligibility criteria, and application procedures for free or reduced price meals in accordance with state and federal law.

It is the responsibility of the Food Service Director to determine the eligibility of students for free or reduced price school Child nutrition programs, in accordance with criteria established by state and federal law. If school personnel have knowledge of a student who is in need of free or reduced-price meals, school personnel shall contact the Food Service Director. 

Employees will be required to pay for meals consumed.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations for implementing this policy.

 

Legal Reference:        

     2 U.S.C. §§ 1751 et seq. 

     7 C.F.R.  §§ 210 et seq. 

     Iowa Code § 283A

     .281 I.A.C. 58.

 

Cross Reference:       

     710.1 School Nutrition Program

     710.3  Vending Machines

     710.4  Meal Charge Policy

 

Approved:  12/10/1990                     Reviewed:  10/12/2020                Revised:  10/12/2020